Associate Manager, Human Resources

Entrada Therapeutics•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Entrada Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a new class of medicines for intracellular targets. The company is advancing a portfolio of genetic medicines for neuromuscular and inherited retinal diseases, with lead oligonucleotide programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and a collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Entrada is experiencing significant growth and is seeking colleagues who are ready to join a high-energy, dedicated team focused on dramatically improving patient lives. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, delivering exceptional employee experiences, and building scalable people programs. This role is for an HR professional who thrives on creating exceptional employee experiences while partnering across Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnership, and Learning & Development. The role involves building programs, improving processes, and partnering with leaders to help employees succeed throughout their journey at Entrada. Working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience and the Senior Director, HR Business Partner, this role will own key employee experience programs, support enterprise-wide talent initiatives, and contribute to high-impact HR priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of progressive Human Resources or Talent Acquisition experience, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or technology industry.
Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders across all levels of the organization.
A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for creating outstanding employee experiences.
Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to inform recommendations and measure success.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting employee experience, onboarding, learning & development, or HR business partnership initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

Run and continuously enhance the end-to-end new hire experience, ensuring every employee has a seamless transition into Entrada.
Lead new hire orientation and coordinate the Kickstart Entrada onboarding program in partnership with HR Business Partners.
Support onboarding effectiveness through feedback and metrics, implementing improvements that strengthen employee engagement and productivity.
Help leaders strengthen team engagement via employee engagement survey administration, focus groups, and action planning activities.
Partner across HR to help develop initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience and reinforce Entrada's culture.
Partner with the Senior Director, HR Business Partner to support enterprise talent initiatives, including performance management, talent reviews, employee development, promotions, and organizational effectiveness.
Support managers and employees by providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and employee relations matters, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
Assist with workplace investigations and employee relations activities, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution.
Support annual HR cycles by coordinating communications, tracking progress, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Contribute to cross-functional HR projects that improve employee experience, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Coordinate company-wide learning and development programs, including leadership development, manager training, and employee learning initiatives.
Manage program logistics, communications, vendor coordination, and participant experience.
Track program effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on employee feedback and business needs.
Lead the recruitment, coordination, onboarding, and enrichment of Entrada’s Co-Op Program.
Maintain the company organizational chart and ensure organizational information remains current.
Partner with HR Operations and Talent Acquisition to support post-offer activities, onboarding workflows, background checks, and HRIS data accuracy.
Review and maintain HR documentation, including job descriptions, offer letters, and other employment-related materials.